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Summer has finally arrived and we have had a very productive school year. Please enjoy reading this edition.

We have had several responses from our fellow alumni to include an "Alumni Corner" that can include personal information or projects of interest that an alum would like to share.  Keep in mind that we publish quarterly so if you have any information you would like share with other alumni in the "Alumni Corner"please contact Candy Curtis, candace.curtis@ssc.msu.edu or curtis7100@aol.com for publication in the next edition.

Ed McGarrell

Directors Update:
In April, the School partnered with the College of Education and the Michigan Safe Schools Initiative for a very successful conference on school safety.  Nearly 300 individuals, representing school safety teams from every county in Michigan, attended the conference.  One of the highlights of the conference was a live video presentation by Gregory Thomas, the Director of Security for the New York City Schools.  Mr. Thomas provided a chilling yet very informative discussion of the lessons learned from September 11, 2001.

The School was successful in getting approval for a new specialization in Judicial Administration.  This is the culmination of years of discussion with leaders in the field of court administration.  The School is the home of the Judicial Education Reference Information and Technology Transfer Project (JERITT) that serves as the central clearinghouse of information on judicial education.  John Hudzik, School of Criminal Justice Professor and Dean of International Studies, as well as Terry Curry, Director of the School of Labor and Industrial Relations, have been two of the pioneers of scholarship in the area of judicial administration.  Between their research, the JERITT program, and the reputation of the School, a number of the leading professional associations in judicial administration have come to MSU in the spirit of collaborating on this new initiative.  Dr. Maureen Conner, Director of the JERITT program, and Professor Reggie Sheehan from Political Science, are leading the initiative.  Other key partners are Dean Marietta Baba and the College of Social Science, the Detroit College of Law, the Public Administration Program within the Department of Political Science, the School of Labor and Industrial Relations, and International Studies and Programs.  The Judicial Administration Specialization will piggyback on the School's Internet based master's program and thus be available to court personnel located throughout the United States and the world.

The first of many end-of-year ceremonies honoring School of Criminal Justice students was the Spring Awards Ceremony of the MSU United States Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps.  Cadets Matthew Owczarek, Morgan Plummer, Andrew Shanley, and Shawn Westenberg, all CJ majors, received a variety of honors for academic and service achievements.

Our new partners, Emergency Response Solutions (ERS), launched the Firefighter Survival Academy.  This is an on-line resource tool for firefighters and first responders.  This is part of the MSU Global Community Security Institute.  The Firefighter Survival Academy is available at: www.ffsurvival.com

Be sure to check out "Hot Topics" on the School's web page for current School developments: http://www.cj.msu.edu/hottopics.html

E-exchange Student-Alumni Networking:
The School of Criminal Justice Alumni Board is offering students the opportunity to meet, interact with, and learn from distinguished alumni professionals.  Specifically, students can gain a "real life" career perspective from Joseph Jaksa, Eugene Pawlik, Charles Rinkevich and Mark Smith, a diverse group of criminal justice practitioners, through the E-exchange networking initiative.  E-exchange will give students an opportunity to electronically converse with proven practitioners in the criminal justice field. Please visit the E-exchange website at:  http://www.cj.msu.edu/~career/e-exchange.html

Annual Trojanowicz Golf Outing:
Mark your calendars for this years Annual Trojanowicz School of Criminal Justice Golf Outing, Friday, September 12, 2003, at the Brookshire Golf Course in Williamston.  Start lining up your foursome now.  Please contact Mary Lee VanderMoere at 517-355-2322 or e-mail at vander11@msu.edu for more registration information.

Publications Update:
Policing - The Formative Years of an Academic Discipline: Observations by Arthur F. Brandstatter. The book is in the final stages of proofreading and is expected to be sent to the publisher by mid January 2003 with all proceeds to benefit the Brandstatter- Kettler endowment. Twelve chapters reflecting material from various sources -- all authored by Art - are included in the book along with a complete bibliography of his published works. If you would like to order one of the books, the cost is $50 plus shipping and handling.   Mail check or money order to Candy Curtis School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University, Nisbet Building, 1407 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823.

If you would like further information regarding these publications or the established endowment, please contact Candy Curtis at candace.curtis@ssc.msu.edu or curtis7100@aol.com.

Alumni Corner: Please send alum information for the next edition to Candy Curtis at curtis7100@aol.com.

CJ Training Update:
Weapons of Mass Destruction Training
The School of Criminal Justice will be developing an Executive Level Introductory Training program on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) for police chiefs and law enforcement executives.   The program will be developed for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and will be presented during 2003 and 2004.
For further information contact Rad Jones (517) 355-2227 or jonesrad@msu.edu.

Community Facilitation Training
The Office of Domestic Preparedness, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice has awarded a grant for us to continue our community facilitation's in 2003 & 2004 working with members of the private or business sector & police, fire, and emergency services to assess risks & develop joint emergency response plans. In 2002 we worked with four communities in Richmond, VA, Evansville, IN, Redmond, WA and Monroe, MI.   Private partners included Microsoft, UPS, Target Stores, Meijer Stores, and Mead Johnson Nutritionals. For further information contact our website at www.vu.msu.edu/preview/cip001 or Rad Jones at 1-517-355-2227 or jonesrad@msu.edu.

Regional Community Policing Institute Training's
Identity Theft: First Responder Training for Criminal Justice Professionals - September 10, 2003 - MSU - Nisbet Building

Corporate Information Security: "Process" Risk Assessment & Management - October 8, 2003 - MSU - Nisbet Building

Personnel Selection for Security: "Team" Training for Personnel & Human Resource Managers - November 19, 2003 - MSU - Nisbet Building

In Partnership with the Crime Prevention Association of Michigan:
Bullyproofing:  Building a Caring Community - October 6, 2003 - Holiday Inn Grayling

Safety Prevention School - November 3-7, 2003 - MSU - Nisbet Building

Conducting Security Surveys - December 8-12, 2003 - Brownstown Township, Police Department

For Further information please contact Stephanie Loulakis or Bridget Scott at 1-800-355-9648 or loulakis@pilot.msu.edu - bridget.scott@ssc.msu.edu

Michigan Victim Witness Academy (MVAA) Training
September 17 -18 - Advanced training for graduates of MVAA or NVAA

For further information please contact Mary Anderson at 1-800-355-9648

D.A.R.E. Training
September 8-19 - D.A.R.E. Officer Training School, Lansing, MI.   Certification training for the revised 2003 middle and elementary school curriculums and SRO.

For further information please contact Randy Tripp at 1-517-432-2252 or trippr@msu.edu.
 
 

Candy Curtis
Michigan State University
School of Criminal Justice
1-517-432-4784
 
 

March 2003 E-NEWS
School of Criminal Justice
Michigan State University

Spring is here !!  Please enjoy reading this edition and note that the news will be published quarterly so if you have any information you would like share with other alumni please contact Candy Curtis at curtis7100@aol.com for publication in the next edition.

Ed McGarrell

Directors Update:
The School of Criminal Justice remains a hotbed of activity.   In December, Professor David Carter, alumnus David Westrate, and I visited the DEA Training Academy at Quantico to continue our discussions about a partnership to develop an academic and professional development program in intelligence.   These discussions continue and we believe will lead to a very timely and innovative program.

Professor Judith Collins offered her workshop, "Information Security: Tracking Criminals on the Internet" to another group of about 35 law enforcement officials here at MSU.  She then was invited to offer the workshop for FBI agents at Quantico.  Both workshops received rave reviews from participants.

The School of Criminal Justice was the lead university at the first Project Safe Neighborhoods Conference in Philadelphia in January.   Approximately 1,500 local, state, and federal criminal justice officials from the 94 federal judicial districts attended the conference.   Attorney General Ashcroft provided a talk on reducing firearms violence and President Bush made a videotape presentation to the conference participants.   School of Criminal Justice faculty and outreach staffs were very prominent leading nine workshops.

On February 11, Career Adviser Tim Homberg once again orchestrated a very successful Career Fair for our students.   Nearly 70 agencies participated in the fair and approximately one-half of the agency representatives were School alum.   Indeed, we guess that 80 - 100 of the agency representatives were alum. Students had the chance to talk with agency representatives about careers, the application process, and internships. A number of students participated in "live" as well as "mock" interviews.   Approximately 500-600 students attended the Career
CJAA Board of Directors Fair.   This is one of the most impressive events I have witnessed on a college campus.

Wall of Fame Update:
Just a reminder, that the nomination forms are available for Wall of Fame submissions to the School and that the deadline is June 30, 2003.   If you know of any outstanding alum from the School of Criminal Justice or Police Administration that you would like to nominate please contact Candace Curtis, School of Criminal Justice, MSU, 1407 S. Harrison, East Lansing, MI  48823 OR for additional information and nomination forms/application she can be reached at (517) 432-4784 or curtis7100@aol.com

Kedzie Cane Update: (formerly the annual Patriarch's Reunion)
We are coordinating a 50th & 51st reunion dinner for the Class of 1953 and 1952 on Thursday, June 5, 2003.   This reunion will be in conjunction with the University's Kedzie Cane Reunion activities on Friday, June 6, 2003.   The Kedzie Cane Reunion includes a luncheon and induction ceremony, class photo, campus tours and an ice cream social at Cowles House.   If you are a 52 or 53 graduate of the School and are interested in returning for a Criminal Justice dinner reunion, please contact Candy Curtis at (517) 432-4784 or e-mail at curtis7100@aol.com.

Publications Update:
Policing - The Formative Years of an Academic Discipline: Observations by Arthur F. Brandstatter. The book is in is currently in the print phase of completion with all proceeds to benefit the Brandstatter- Kettler endowment. Twelve chapters reflecting material from various sources -- all authored by Art - are included in the book along with a complete bibliography of his published works. If you would like to order one of the books, the cost is $50 plus $10 shipping and handling.   Make check payable to Michigan State University and mail to Candace Curtis, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University, 560 Baker Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824.

If you would like further information regarding the Brandstatter book please contact Candy Curtis at curtis7100@aol.com.

Critical Incident Protocol Update:
Our community facilitation program using the School of Criminal Justice's Critical Incident Protocol - A Public and Private Partnership project continues to grow.   We have worked with the communities of Evansville, Indiana; Monroe, Michigan; Richmond, Virginia; and Redmond, Washington and are scheduled to work with Brooklyn, Ohio; Marquette, Michigan and Oakland County, Michigan. The community facilitation program, along with the development of the Protocol is funded by the Homeland Security Department, US Justice Department, Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP).

Alumni interested in the community facilitation project should contact Rad Jones at jonesrad@msu.edu or 517 355-2227 or Brit Weber at brit.weber@ssc.msu.edu or 517 432-9236 or visit our website for more information visit http://www.vu.msu.edu/preview/cip001 and www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/CIP/CIP.pdf.

Weapons of Mass Destruction Update:
NSA has received an Office of Domestic Preparedness grant where Sheriffs will host public and private partnership meetings throughout the United States on weapons of mass destruction preparedness.  The School of Criminal Justice will assist the NSA in the development process.  NSA expects their sessions will create additional disaster planning and community facilitation for the Critical Incident Community Facilitation project within the School.  For addition information on the School of Criminal Justice community facilitation program please go to our website: www.vu.msu.edu/preview/cip001. Alumni interested in sponsoring a community facilitation project in their communities should contact Rad Jones at 517-355-2227 or  jonesrad@msu.edu and Brit Weber, 517-432-9236 or brit.weber@ssc.msu.edu.

CJ Training Update:
Shared Responsibility for Student Safety
The Michigan Safe Schools Initiative is presenting a school safety conference, April 16-17 at the Kellogg Conference Center, MSU. This conference is designed to encourage, develop and enhance school -- community based safety teams: Effective planning - Appropriate response.   Seating is limited so preregistration is required. The cost is $100.00/per person or $75.00/per person for a four or more person team.   If the team includes a 5th member who is a parent, the parent's registration fee is waived. For more information please contact the School at 1-800-892-9051 or visit out website at www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/safe_schools.

Building a Caring Community
The Regional Community Policing Institute and the Crime Prevention Association of Michigan is presenting (3) bullying workshops on April 22nd at MSU/Nisbet Building, May 28th Costick Activity Center, Farmington Hills, MI and October 6th Holiday Inn in Grayling, MI.   Registration is $60.00 per person and you can obtain further information or register by contacting the School at 1-800-892-9051.

Breaking the Cycle of Violence
On May 20th at Michigan State University, Nisbet Building, the R.C.P.I is presenting a domestic violence workshop "Building a Safe Family Environment."  Registration is $10.00 per person and will focus on Michigan's domestic violence laws and examining batterer behavior and learning the dynamics of lethality indicators. For further information or to register contact the School at 1-800-892-9051.

Evaluating Community Coordinating Councils
April 16th - 17th: A two-day advanced training for graduates of Michigan Victim Assistance Academy or the National Victim Assistance Academy. This is a problem-based learning workshop focusing on four critical areas of domestic violence coordinating councils, task forces and committees The training location is Hickory Corners, MI

Community Policing Training's
April 15th - 16th:  Community Policing Officer
April 28th: Supervising Community Policing: Expectations of Supervision
April 29th: Terrorism:  Local Police Response and Information
May 21st:  Crime and Data Analysis

For Further information please contact Stephanie Loulakis at 1-800-355-9648 or loulakis@pilot.msu.edu

Michigan Victim Witness Academy (MVAA) Training's
June 15th - 20th - Detroit College of Law, Michigan State University Campus emphasizes foundations in victimology and victims' rights and services.

September 17th -18th - Advanced training for graduates of MVAA or NVAA

For further information please contact Mary Anderson at 1-800-355-9648

D.A.R.E. Training
September 8-19 - D. A. R. E.   Officer Training School, Lansing, MI.   Certification training for the revised 2003 middle and elementary school curriculums and SRO.

For further information please contact Randy Tripp at 1-517-432-2252 or trippr@msu.edu.

GO SPARTANS!
 

Candy Curtis
Michigan State University
School of Criminal Justice
1-517-432-4784
 
 

January 2003 E-News
School of Criminal Justice
Michigan State University

The New Year is upon us and in this edition we have many notes of interest beginning our annual Wall of Fame Event, Alumni and Faculty Contributions, Career Fair and Outstanding Criminal Justice Training Opportunities. Please enjoy reading this edition and note that the news will be published quarterly so if you have any information you would like share with other alumni please contact Candy Curtis,
candace.curtis@ssc.msu.edu or curtis7100@aol.com for publication in the next edition.

Ed McGarrell

Special Note:
Mike Morrisey, CJ alum and former SAC, AFT Detroit will be joining Rad Jones as the lead project director in the IACP Chiefs Weapons of Mass Destruction training program. Welcome Aboard Mike

Directors Update:
I hope this E-NEWS message finds you well and that you had an enjoyable holiday season.  It is a typically balmy early January in East Lansing.

The cold weather has not slowed down activity at the School.  The faculty and our graduate students were very well-represented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology in Chicago in November.  We had a very enjoyable get together of alumni, faculty, and graduate students one evening.  We very much enjoyed meeting with alumni attending the conference as well as some of our alums from the Chicago region who joined us for the reception.

Also in November, MSU held a Saturday morning workshop on the new Cyber Security initiative.  Professors David Carter and Judith Collins from the School were among a dozen faculty that made presentations on their research.  Nearly 100 MSU faculty were in attendance.  The high quality presentations included topics ranging from securing health information to biometric security tools.  The presentations and discussions clearly demonstrated the expertise across the University related to cyber and homeland security.

School faculty have been extremely productive.  Three recently published books include Merry Morash and Pamela Schram (alum) Prison Experience: Special Issues of Women in Prison, Christopher Smith's Criminal Procedure as well as The Supreme Court, Crime, and the Ideal of Equal Justice that Chris authored with Christina DeJong and John Burrow (alum).  Faculty have also been very productive publishing journal articles and future updates will provide samples of MSU faculty in the journals.

The School continues to take great pride in the educational experience provided to both undergraduate and graduate students.  Consequently, we were thrilled to learn that Kristy Holtfreter, a Ph.D. Candidate, received MSU's Excellence in Teaching Certificate. Kristy was one of only six doctoral candidates so honored.

Best Wishes for a Happy 2003!

Wall of Fame Update:
Selection Criteria
1)    Must have a degree from Michigan State University through the School of CJ or Police Sciences.
2)    Must have attained the highest level of professional accomplishments.
3)    Must have the highest standard of personal integrity and character.
4)    Special honors or recognition may be submitted for consideration.

Supporting Documentation
1)    The completed award application
2)    A personal resume or professional bio listing all educational achievements and relevant accomplishments in chronological order.
3)    A letter of support by the individual nominating the candidate.
4)    Nomination documentation must be submitted in their entirety and be received at the School by June 30, 2003

Please ensure that all titles and personal information is accurate & send nomination information to Candace Curtis, School of Criminal Justice, MSU, 1407 S. Harrison, East Lansing, MI  48823 OR for additional information and nomination forms/application she can be reached at (517) 432-4784 or curtis7100@aol.com

Career Fair Update:
Mark Your Calendar
The School will be holding its annual Career Fair on Tuesday, February 11th, 2003.  The event will run from 5:00PM until 8:00PM and is being held at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center on the campus of Michigan State.  The School is expecting to have upwards of 70 local, state and federal agencies, from both the private and public sectors, in attendance.  For more information about the Career Fair, please contact the school at (517) 355-2197.

Publications Update:
Mute Witnesses: Trace Evidence Analysis & Mute Witnesses: Trace Evidence Analysis 2 author and alum Max W. Houck uses a collection of unusual case studies to link victims to suspects in a text that is easily understood by both the technical expert and the lay person.  Many of the cases discussed are the result of his many years of experience with the FBI Trace Evidence Unit laboratory. With the proceeds from these books Max with his wife Janet has established a forensic science endowment to provide funding for graduate level thesis or dissertation research in the field of trace evidence for either the forensic science or forensic anthropology programs at MSU.

International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice, Editor Emeritus and alum Dae H. Chang, Ph.D., his retirement has provided the School of Criminal Justice an opportunity to continue the tradition of a biannual journal currently in its 28th volume and one that has published nearly 1000 authors representing scores of university/criminology programs from around the globe. Dr. Chang has also established an endowment to host an exciting, multi-day conference on the MSU campus. This conference will address international crime through a series of seminars and lectures with top criminology and criminal justice scholars and practitioners.

Policing - The Formative Years of an Academic Discipline: Observations by Arthur F. Brandstatter. The book is in the final stages of proofreading and is expected to be sent to the publisher by mid January 2003 with all proceeds to benefit the Brandstatter- Kettler endowment. Twelve chapters reflecting material from various sources -- all authored by Art - are included in the book along with a complete bibliography of his published works. If you would like to order one of the books, the cost is $50 plus shipping and handling.  Mail check or money order to the Audrey Martini, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University, 560 Baker Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824.

If you would like further information regarding these publications or the established endowments, please contact Candy Curtis at candace.curtis@ssc.msu.edu or curtis7100@aol.com.

CJ Training Update:
Weapons of Mass Destruction Training
The School of Criminal Justice will be developing an Executive Level Introductory Training program on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) for police chiefs and law enforcement executives.  The program will be developed for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and will be presented during 2003 and 2004.
For further information contact Rad Jones (517) 355-2227 or jonesrad@msu.edu.

Community Facilitation Training
The Office of Domestic Preparedness, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice has awarded a grant for us to continue our community facilitation's in 2003 & 2004 working with members of the private or business sector & police, fire, and emergency services to assess risks & develop joint emergency response plans. In 2002 we worked with four communities in Richmond, VA, Evansville, IN, Redmond, WA and Monroe, MI.  Private partners included Microsoft, UPS, Target Stores, Meijer Stores, and Mead Johnson Nutritionals. For further information contact our website at www.vu.msu.edu/preview/cip001 or Rad Jones at 1-517-355-2227 or jonesrad@msu.edu.

Community Policing Training's
February 11-12 - Community Policing Officer
February 18 - Organizing and Planning Meetings
March 4 - Terrorism Local Police Response and Information
March 6 & 12 - Supervising Community Policing
March 18 -19 - Problem Solving Police Officer and Supervisor

For Further information please contact Stephanie Loulakis at 1-800-355-9648 or loulakis@pilot.msu.edu

Michigan Victim Witness Academy (MVAA) Training's
June 15 - 20 - Detroit College of Law, Michigan State University Campus emphasizes foundations in victimology and victims' rights and services.

September 17 -18 - Advanced training for graduates of MVAA or NVAA

For further information please contact Mary Anderson at 1-800-355-9648

D.A.R.E. Training
September 8-19 - D.A.R.E. Officer Training School, Lansing, MI.  Certification training for the revised 2003 middle and elementary school curriculums and SRO.

For further information please contact Randy Tripp at 1-517-432-2252 or trippr@msu.edu.

MSUAA Update:
ROOTS
The MSU Alumni Association has exclusive apparel designed for Spartans by
Spartans! Olympic-inspired ROOTS. You may know that the popular ROOTS Company was CO-founded by Michael Budman, a graduate of Michigan State University's College of Communication Arts and Sciences, and his MSU fraternity brother Donald Green. Our ROOTS items include berets, crew and hooded sweatshirts, headbands, scarves and baseball caps. All of these items are available now; you can view and order on-line at http://www.msualum.com/shopping.  LOOK for news of an expanded On Line Shopping option at www.msualum.com

Have a Great Year and GO SPARTANS!
 

Candy Curtis
Michigan State University
School of Criminal Justice
1-517-432-4784
 
 
 

July 2002 E-News
School of Criminal Justice
Michigan State University

Summer is finally here and I hope this edition finds you all well and enjoying time with your friends and families.  There is a lot of good news to report in this edition, from visiting with your 1952 alumni at the Patriarch reunion, planning a speaker Forum with our California alumni to looking ahead for the Fall Golf Outing and Wall of Fame recognition's. In addition, if you have any information you would like share with other alumni please let me know for publication in the next edition.
Candy Curtis

Special Note
Congratulations to Gordon Kettler '64 (CJ) who will be awarded the MSU Distinguished Alumni Award in the fall.  We are all very proud of Gordon and his dedication and accomplishments to the profession of security and the School of Criminal Justice.

Directors Update:
The academic year ended with a series of celebrations of the achievements of the School of Criminal Justice students.

In the last edition of the CJ E-News, I included a request to assist Tim Homberg in finding internship placements for several students.  Many alumni replied to Tim and assisted in finding new opportunities. Your support in finding placements for our students is greatly appreciated.

Chief and Director of the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety, Bruce Benson, will be joining the faculty in August.  Bruce holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (and undergraduate and graduate degrees from SCJ at MSU). He will bring tremendous experience in police leadership and management.  Additionally, John McCluskey will be joining the faculty in the fall.  John recently received his Ph.D. from the School of Criminal Justice at SUNY- Albany. He is working in Detroit on the Strategic Approaches to Community Safety Initiative as well as in Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids on a juvenile intervention initiative.

In the areas of cyber security and homeland defense, I am pleased to announce that the University has agreed to provide three years of seed funding for a joint School of Criminal Justice/Computer Science and Engineering Cyber Security Program.  This is very exciting as it addresses all three elements of our mission -- education, research, and outreach with our professional constituencies.

Meetings with Alumni
In early May I was the guest of Sheriff Rick Jones and Chief Marty Underhill at the Eaton County Law Enforcement Executives Meeting.  Both are alum's.  Along with the regular meetings convened by Sheriff Gene Wrigglesworth in Ingham County, this has been an excellent opportunity to meet with local law enforcement.  I appreciate all three of our alumni for the invitation to these meetings.

Mid-May provided an opportunity to dine with Chief Bob Ferber (and spouse Carol) and Bill Fertaw (Director, Emergency Services Training Program, Oakland Community College) at one of our alumni dinners.

Later in the month the DC-area, alumni group held an event at George Washington University.  Alan Boehm arranged the meeting at GW's University Club and David Westrate twisted the arm of Stephen Casteel from DEA to provide a very informative presentation on "Terrorism and Drug Trafficking Organizations -A Status Report."  Our alumni present included: Gary Acker, Alan Boehm, Bill Livingood, Bob Ressler, Charlie Rinkevich, Paul Sparks, David Westrate and Brett Yankie.  It was a very enjoyable evening.

Alumni Events:
Patriarch Reunion 2002
The School of Criminal Justice sponsored a Patriarch Reunion luncheon for our 1952 CJ graduates in conjunction with the University's annual Patriarch activities.  The luncheon was held on June 8 and our Director Ed McGarrell was on hand to meet each of the alumni and give a brief update on the Schools activities.  It was a most enjoyable afternoon for our alumni to share old memories and catch up on the present. Those present were: Mike and Barbara Weinstein, Stan and Ann Mutersbaugh, Ron and Karen Culp, Howard Feiertag, Rees Smith, Fred and Marilyn Vanosdell, Ray and Hazel Dugan, Richard and Joan Wild, Ted and Bonnie Bly, and Kathleen Haywood.  All are looking forward to next years Patriarch reunion and are working on locating those who we have lost touch with in the class of 1952.  In addition to the class of '52, we will be working on locating the class of '53 for next year's function.  So if you are graduate of the class of '52 or '53 or know someone who is that would be interested in next years Patriarch reunion, please contact me, Candy Curtis at 1-517-432-4784 or e-mail at curtis7100@aol.com.  I look forward to hearing from you.

California Forum Event:
Our California Alumni, MaryBeth Bartlett, President and Jim Botting, Board Member of the CJ Alumni Association and the School of Criminal Justice is hosting an "Organization Response to 9/11" speaker forum.  This forum with security and law enforcement professionals include representatives from the FBI, retail development, movie studios, law enforcement, emergency management and the Director of the School Ed McGarrell.  The Forum is Friday evening, August 16, 2002, at the Universal Sheraton Hotel, with a Social at 5:30, Dinner at 6:30 and Panel Discussion at 7:30.  Registration is $25.00 per person for dinner expenses.  If you are a California Alumni, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet with other MSU/CJ alumni and share your knowledge and perspective of the events leading up to and after the September 11 tragedy.  If you are not a California Alumni and will be traveling to the area or would just like to attend, please do not hesitate to register.  If you would like to register or would like more information, please contact Candy Curtis at 1-517-432-4784 or E-mail at curtis7100@aol.com.  This is a wonderful opportunity to share your expertise and meet fellow CJ alumni, so please join us in this event.

CJ Golf Outing:
Mark your Calendars
2002 MACP/MSU Trojanowicz 4 person Scramble Golf Outing will be held on September 13 at the Brookshire Inn & Golf and Country Club, 205 W. Church St., Williamson, MI. Registration is $60.00 per person with a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start.  The registration includes golf, cart, lunch, gift and great door prizes.  Proceeds from the outing sponsors two scholarships, the Susan and Robert Trojanowicz Juvenile Justice at MSU, and the Youth Scholarship Award available through the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Last, year's event was a "sell out" so please register early for this fun filled day at the club. The registration deadline in August 30, with only prepaid registrations for a guaranteed spot. *Note $25.00 of the registration fee is tax deductible.

For further information contact Mary Lee VanderMoere at 1-517-355-2322 or E-mail her at Marylee.VanderMoere@ssc.msu.edu.

MSUAA Update:
Muskegon County Alumni Association
The MSU Alumni Club of Muskegon County sponsored its 12th Annual Don Arnson
Golf Outing and Scholarship Dinner.  Folks may recall that Don was a
graduate of Muskegon high school and played Spartan football in the 40's
and helped to found the Muskegon area alumni club in the 1960s.  We lost
Don to cancer just a few short years ago, and the club has named its annual
event in his honor.

San Francisco Alumni Association
The MSU Alumni Club of San Francisco reports the Big Ten Picnic was
a big hit -- attracting alumni from all over the Bay area.  According to
club president Jon Wood: Over 50 Spartans and more than 400 Big Ten alumni showed up for a great day at the Big Ten Picnic on Treasure Island.

Have a Great summer and GO SPARTANS!

Candy Curtis
Michigan State University
School of Criminal Justice
1-517-432-4784
 

September 2003 E-News

In this edition we have added our NEW section entitled "Alumni Corner" that will feature information that you would like to share with other alumni.  If you would like to submit information for the next edition please send it to Candy Curtis at curtis7100@aol.com. Additionally, we are exploring a new format to present the E-NEWS to alumni that will give us the capabilities to include graphics and photos that will not require you to have to download to open.  We hope you enjoy reading this fall edition and we always appreciate your input.

Ed McGarrell
Message from the Director:
Our new partners, Emergency Response Solutions (ERS), launched the Firefighter Survival Academy.  This is an on-line resource tool for firefighters and first responders.  This is part of the MSU Global Community Security Institute.   The Firefighter Survival Academy is available at: www.ffsurvival.com

We had a very nice Kedzie Cane reunion dinner with 1953 alums Vic Strecher and Bill Slanger and 1952 alum Fred Vanosdall along with their spouses. As many of you know Vic had a very distinguished career in academia including serving as Dean of the School of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University.  Fred similarly devoted his career to traffic safety research in the state of Michigan and at MSU where he remains involved in research.  Bill, following initial work in the private sector, became an educator having taught middle and high school in the Grand Rapids area.

It was a picture perfect day for our annual MACP/Trojanowicz Golf Outing at Brookshire Golf and Country Club in Williamston.  I want to thank all who participated in making this event a success and your continued support for student scholarship opportunities. For those who could not attend this year's event I would encourage you to join us next year.  Mark your calendar, the date will be September 17, 2004, at the Brookshire Golf and Country Club in Williamston, Michigan.

Be sure to check out "Hot Topics" on the School's web page for current School developments: http://www.cj.msu.edu/hottopics.html

The School of Criminal Justice Alumni Board is offering students the opportunity to meet, interact with, and learn from distinguished alumni professionals.  Specifically, students can gain a "real life" career perspective from MaryBeth Bartlett, Joseph Jaksa, Eugene Pawlik, Charles Rinkevich, Mark Smith and David Westrate, a diverse group of criminal justice practitioners, through the E-exchange networking initiative. Please visit the E-exchange website at:  http://www.cj.msu.edu/~career/e-exchange.html

"Policing - The Formative Years of an Academic Discipline: Observations by Arthur F. Brandstatter" is still available. If you would like to order one of the books, the cost is $50 plus $10 shipping and handling.  Mail check or money order to The School of Criminal Justice c/o of Candy Curtis, Michigan State University, Nisbet Building, 1407 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823.

The School of Criminal Justice will be on hand at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference on October 21-25, in Philadelphia, PA at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.  We will be have a booth exhibit and will have information on the Regional Community Policing Institute, Internet Masters Program, Homeland Security activities, Community Facilitation, IACP-Weapons of Mass Destruction training and other CJ Outreach activities.  If you will be attending the conference please stop by and visit with fellow alumni and Criminal Justice staff.

The joint MSU/IACP training program - "Leading from the Front: Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness for the Law Enforcement Executive" is now in the pilot training phase. Thus far, two pilot training programs have been presented in the Seattle, Washington and Martinsville, Virginia areas. Two more pilot training sessions are scheduled for Albany, New York October 1-2, 2003; and El Paso, Texas October 8-9, 2003.

Homecoming Gathering:
The school will be on hand to visit with alumni in the College of Social Science homecoming tent located in front of Jenison beginning at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, October 4th.  If you will be attending the game please stop by on your way to the stadium.

Alumni Corner:
Jim Hatch, MSU,'74, BS, CJ, MPA, GVSU, will be retiring December 31, 2003.  Jim has spent seventeen years in Law Enforcement including an eight year stint in the City of Detroit and five years as Chief of Police in Sparta Michigan before changing career direction by becoming the City of Walker City Manager. Jim will retire as the longest serving City Manager for the City of Walker and has fond memories of MSU/CJ.  "Congratulations" Jim on your retirement and outstanding service to your community.

Robert Weed, CJ '50 retired after 24 1/2 years of service with the Secret Service, protecting six Presidents.  After his retirement from the Secret Service the Governor of Illinois enlisted Bob to serve with the Department of Law Enforcement for the state of Illinois of which he did for 10 years.  He currently works with his wife, Jeannie, in the Hotel Brokers Association and has a son Andy who serves with Customs and Border Protection. Great hearing from both you and Jennie.

Dan Laren, CJ '89, has been a prosecutor for over 6 years in Lexington, KY and would like to assist any criminal justice majors who are considering law school or law enforcement recruits.  He would like to have more Spartans enjoy the Bluegrass of Kentucky. Please contact Candy Curtis if you would like more information. "Thanks" Dan for this networking opportunity.

Opportunity to Serve:
CJ Alumni Board
Have you ever considered assisting the MSU School of Criminal Justice and the current student body?  Are you willing to give a MINIMAL amount of time and receive a MAXIMUM return on your investment?

The MSU CJ Alumni Board of Directors is now seeking two individuals to serve a three-year term of service.  The Board of Directors meets as a group annually during homecoming weekend and communicates via e-mail and telephone the remainder of the year.

The purposes of the Board are to promote the welfare and interests of Michigan State University and the School of Criminal Justice and to foster a spirit of loyalty and fraternalism among the alumni and friends of Michigan State University. The objectives of the Board are exclusively educational and charitable.

Anyone interested in assisting our department and our future leaders should send a message of interest along with a current resume or biography to Joe Jaksa before October 1, 2003.  Please e-mail the information or any questions to jjaksa@teachoutsecurity.com or call Joe at (810) 732-4849 EST, during normal business hours.

We sincerely hope that you will consider this worthy and much appreciated position assisting our distinguished alma mater!

2003 Wall of Fame Inductees:
We are pleased to announce the 2003 School of Criminal Justice Wall of Fame Inductees, they are: Chief Darryl Bruestle, Dr. Gary Cordner, William Cunningham, CPP, Dr. Jack Greene, Wayne Hall, CPP, and Hollis Whitaker. The induction ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2003, in the Centennial Room at the Kellogg Conference Center, East Lansing.  If you would like more information regarding the ceremony or application for 2004 nomination, please contact Candy Curtis at curtis7100@aol.com or candace.curtis@ssc.msu.edu.

We are also very proud to announce the addition of a Wall of Fame kiosk that will be located on the 5th floor of Baker Hall.  The kiosk will be accessible to the public so they may view and learn about our School's most distinguished alumni.  If you are on campus, please stop by and visit the Wall of Fame kiosk.

October - Training Schedule:
If you would like to register or would like more information regarding these training opportunities please contact Bridget Scott at 1-800-892-9051 or e-mail her at
bridget.scott@ssc.msu.edu.

October 2nd - Anti-Terrorism Training for Law Enforcement - MSU-Nisbet Bldg.

October 13th - Homeland Security Executive Seminar: Are Our Children Safe? - Lake Superior State University -- October 14th - Northern Michigan University - October 16th - Week Days Conference Center, Flint - October 27th - Holiday Inn, Grayling - October 28th - Detroit Yacht Club, Detroit, October 29th - Grand Rapids Community College -

October 14-15 - Community Policing: The Police Officer - MSU/Nisbet Bldg.

October 21-22 - School Crisis Planning & Response - MSU/Nisbet Bldg.

October 21-24 - CPAM Annual Training Conference: Putting the Pieces
Together - Holiday Inn, Traverse City, MI

October 22-23 - Incident Command Systems for Law Enforcement - MSU/Nisbet Bldg.

October 27th - Ethics & Integrity for the Police Officer - MSU/Nisbet Bldg. -- October 29th - Livonia Police Dept.

October 29-30 - Problem Solving: Police Officer & Supervisor - MSU/Nisbet Bldg.

Have a Great Fall and GO SPARTANS

Candy Curtis
Michigan State University
School of Criminal Justice
1-517-432-4784